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A History of Glamis Castle. Glamis Castle is set in the lowland valley of Strathmore, which lies between the Sidlaw Hills to the south and the Grampian Mountains to the north, approximately 20 kilometres inland from the North Sea.
Glamis Castle is a stunning castle located in the Angus region of Scotland. This castle is known for its rich history and unique architecture. It was originally built in the 14th century, and over the years, it has undergone various renovations and expansions. Architecture and Design. Glamis Castle is a beautiful example of Scottish architecture.
The late Queen Elizabeth II (Queen Elizabeth I in Scotland), had some of her fondest memories visiting Glamis Castle with her mother and sister, Princess Margaret. It has been the ancient seat of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne since the 17th century, and has history packed in every room.
Found in the very heart of Angus in Scotland, Glamis Castle has been the ancestral seat to the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne since 1372. Once the inspiration for William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Glamis is renowned for its rich history and famous visitors, from Mary, Queen of Scots to James V. Glamis Castle was the childhood home of HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.
Pre Castle & Macbeth. The site on which Glamis Castle now sits was the scene of some of Scotland’s bloody history – usually involving the violent death of its many monarchs and nobles. For example King Malcolm II was murdered at Glamis in 1034. But Glamis’s most famous ‘historical’ event of the time concerns its association with Macbeth.
In 1034 King Malcolm II was murdered at Glamis, when there was a Royal Hunting Lodge. In William Shakespeare's play Macbeth (1603–1606), the eponymous character resides at Glamis Castle, although the historical King Macbeth (d. 1057) had no connection to the castle. By 1372 a castle had been built at Glamis, since in that year it was granted ...
On 4 th August 1900 Lady Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes Lyon, the youngest daughter of Lord and Lady Glamis was born. Her father, Claude, would go on to become the 14 th Earl of Strathmore while Lady Elizabeth would one day marry a future King and be known around the world as Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. My Two Benjamins.
